Holidays were busy. In addition to a bunch of jewelry orders I had presents to make:
I wanted to try carving a very delicate ring in wax, so I made this moonstone ring for my daughter. It all one piece of silver I cast. The center is a 6mm moonstone and the two side stones are 4mm. I learned a lot making it and ended up making 3 more rings to develop my technique & knowledge.
These are two more I made for my wife. The one on the left has amethysts, and the right one turquoise. My daughter also got a turquoise one while I was at it.
I also had an idea pop into my head for a pendant, and i know my sister wanted one. So I ended up making this one. Again, solid cast sterling silver, this time with a 12mm moonstone in the center.
And last but not least is the biggest Christmas present - for me! This is my new 24' x 30' shop in the backyard. The barn and the interior are being done by contractors, and hopefully in the next week or two it will be my turn: painting, building benches, crafting cabinets, hauling anvils, etc. No longer will I be a cellar troll! I'll get actual sunlight to work by!
